Free & Cheap Things to Do in Palo Alto, CA

  • The list below includes 604 free or cheap things to do in or near Palo Alto, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • From Stanford University to The Dish - Stanford Foothills, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palo Alto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
  • The list below includes 604 free or cheap things to do in or near Palo Alto, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas, Movie Theaters and Hiking Trails.
  • From Stanford University to The Dish - Stanford Foothills, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Palo Alto and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
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31.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Hobby Shops 3400 Mount Diablo Blvd, Ste 2, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
The Soccer Post is a specialty shop that carries a wide range of soccer equipment, apparel, and paraphernalia. The shop carries merchandise from brands like Adidas, Nike, Puma, and Diadora.
31.3 Miles
100% 6 votes
Art Gallery 3420 Mt Diablo Blvd, Ste a, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
Lafayette Art Gallery is a fine art gallery showcasing artwork by both emerging and established artists. The gallery exhibits and sells artwork from a variety of artistic disciplines, such as jewelry, sculpture, oil, acrylic, mixed media, clay, metal, and glass.
31.4 Miles
82% 319 votes
Gardens 1200 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley, CA MoreLess Info
One of Berkeley's most beautiful attractions is the Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden. It features thousands of rose bushes, tennis courts, public seating, walking trails and manicured foot paths. The Berkeley Municipal Rose Garden is at its peak in May.
31.4 Miles
25% 4 votes
Soccer Field 1078 Carol Ln, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
Multiple girl and boy competitive teams are part of the Lamorinda Soccer Club. Along with the matches held during the soccer season, the club hosts camps and clinics for children who want to sharpen their skills.
31.5 Miles
82% 379 votes
Horse Races 1100 Eastshore Highway, Berkeley, CA 94710 MoreLess Info
The historic horse racing track Golden Gate Fields is located along the gorgeous San Francisco Bay. Enjoy panoramic views of the city and world-class horse racing at this premier destination.
31.5 Miles
76% 37 votes
Children's Play Area 1536 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
The Small Talk Family Cafe is an indoor play space and cafe that has the goal of being a place where people can sit down and enjoy a bite to eat. The cafe also offers yoga classes and art programs.
31.7 Miles
96% 308 votes
National & State Parks Highway One, Santa Cruz, CA MoreLess Info
One of the first self-sustained dairies of its time, Wilder Ranch, now a state park, is a popular venue for many outdoor activities and offers beautiful views of the ocean. It has a spacious picnic area and some of the old buildings with their original furnishings, are still intact.
31.7 Miles
95% 51569 votes
Bridges Lincoln Boulevard, near Doyle Drive and Fort Point, San Francisco, CA 94129 MoreLess Info
San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is the most famous bridge in the United States. The colossal red suspension bridge is one mile long and spans the three-mile Golden Gate strait.
31.7 Miles
92% 170 votes
National & State Parks Aptos, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors of the Forest of Nisene Marks State Park will be able to go hiking, jogging, and biking. Additionally, the site offers picnic areas, barbeque pits, and access to a trail camp site.
31.7 Miles
64% 160 votes
Movie Theaters 1201 Locust Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
A movie theater featuring a Cinemark XD auditorium, Walnut Creek 14 & XD displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D. The theater offers stadium seating, reserved seats, arcade games, a party room and a lobby cafe.
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